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Why was this billionaire arrested?

Why was this billionaire arrested?

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

It is not every day that one of the planet's richest men is arrested by his government.

Why Xi did not raise Kashmir with Modi

Why Xi did not raise Kashmir with Modi

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

'The Chinese made their point repeatedly after August 5. They backed Pakistan more overtly than in the past.' 'Kashmir is not completely off their radar. But in order to keep the atmosphere surrounding the Chennai meeting, they did not discuss Kashmir.'

'Only when women are empowered will societies reach full potential'

'Only when women are empowered will societies reach full potential'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

In her keynote address at the 8th annual Global Entrepreneurship Summit, she said that despite the soaring rate of female entrepreneurs, women still face steep obstacles to starting, owning, and growing their businesses.

Obama calls Paris climate pact 'best chance' to save the planet

Obama calls Paris climate pact 'best chance' to save the planet

Rediff.com13 Dec 2015

Obama has made combating global climate change a top priority of his presidency

India's National Security is being transformed

India's National Security is being transformed

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

Prime Minister Modi felt there were too many silos with no arrangement to take a comprehensive view on national security. The PM has entrusted NSA Ajit Doval to evolve a comprehensive roadmap and get it implemented, reveals Nitin Gokhale, Editor-in-Chief, Strategic News International.

Indian-origin store owner shot dead in US

Indian-origin store owner shot dead in US

Rediff.com4 Mar 2017

Lancaster County police Sheriff Barry Faile said the Indian ethnicity of Patel does not appear to be a factor in the crime.

Religious freedom as important as rights: Nikki Haley on India visit

Religious freedom as important as rights: Nikki Haley on India visit

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

Haley said her India visit aimed at solidifying partnership.

7 lessons from Matt Damon's MIT speech

7 lessons from Matt Damon's MIT speech

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

Actor Matt Damon addressed the graduating class of 2016 at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

New York City Immigrant Affairs chief: I was in tears

New York City Immigrant Affairs chief: I was in tears

Rediff.com13 Feb 2017

Nisha Agarwal, commissioner of the New York Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs, recalls, with both anguish and elation, the events of the last fortnight after the US President's order banning entry for people from seven countries was put in place.

Boris Johnson elected new UK PM; vows to 'get Brexit done'

Boris Johnson elected new UK PM; vows to 'get Brexit done'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

Johnson, the former foreign secretary, secured 92,153 votes against 46,656 of his rival Jeremy Hunt in the battle for 10 Downing Street.

Pompeo, Gokhale say Pak must take action against terror groups

Pompeo, Gokhale say Pak must take action against terror groups

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

Gokhale and Pompeo expressed satisfaction over the significant progress and the quality of the India-US Strategic Partnership

Rahul's rude reality check

Rahul's rude reality check

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

'Pure, uncluttered anti-Modi-ism, however angry, can't be an ideology or an electoral alternative.' 'The best it can do for you is damage Mr Modi enough for him to finish below 200.' 'Can it enable you to cross 100 to begin with?' asks Shekhar Gupta.

Sports Shorts: Ahmedabad secure last-four spot in PBL

Sports Shorts: Ahmedabad secure last-four spot in PBL

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Tuesday

New overseas clients help Infy post 1.3% growth in Q1 net profit

New overseas clients help Infy post 1.3% growth in Q1 net profit

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

Revenue of the Bengaluru-based firm grew 1.7 per cent to Rs 17,078 crore in the June quarter as against Rs 16,782 crore in the year-ago period.

'I predict India to win 4-0 in Australia'

'I predict India to win 4-0 in Australia'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

'If we don't win the series, then there could be something radically wrong with the team.'

Will be happy to hold next 'heart-to-heart' summit in India: Modi to Xi

Will be happy to hold next 'heart-to-heart' summit in India: Modi to Xi

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

Modi also said the people of India felt proud that President Xi has twice received him out of the capital.

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Fascinating

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Fascinating

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

Here's your weekly digest of the most weird, true and funny news from the across the world.

Sports Shorts: Shetty-Rankireddy pull out of BWF Worlds

Sports Shorts: Shetty-Rankireddy pull out of BWF Worlds

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday

India, France to work together for implementation of Paris deal

India, France to work together for implementation of Paris deal

Rediff.com3 Jun 2017

Macron accepted the invitation and said he will visit New Delhi by the end of the year for an international summit on solar power - an area on which France plans closer cooperation with India.

India, US agree to accelerate defence, security ties

India, US agree to accelerate defence, security ties

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and her American counterpart James Mattis reviewed ongoing initiatives to further strengthen bilateral defence cooperation.

What India MUST do to win Test series in Australia

What India MUST do to win Test series in Australia

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

'The key for India winning this series will be the batsmen around Kohli.'

Sports Shorts: Indians bag 5 medals in Asian Athletics

Sports Shorts: Indians bag 5 medals in Asian Athletics

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday

27 dead in 2 days, 106 arrested; Delhi remains tense

27 dead in 2 days, 106 arrested; Delhi remains tense

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

Hospital authorities said of the deceased at the GTB, at least nine received gun shots. One of the deceased is also a woman, they said.

Time Person of the Year: Meet the #MeToo 'Silence Breakers'

Time Person of the Year: Meet the #MeToo 'Silence Breakers'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

They gave voices to sexual assault & harassment survivors across the world.

Note ban hit India's diamond biz: De Beers

Note ban hit India's diamond biz: De Beers

Rediff.com10 Mar 2017

'We need to see how quickly the industry comes out of the impact of the note ban.'

Anupam Kher abuses detractors on intolerance issue at Jaipur Lit Fest

Anupam Kher abuses detractors on intolerance issue at Jaipur Lit Fest

Rediff.com29 Jan 2016

Bollywood actor Anupam Kher sparred during a debate over the limits imposed on freedom of speech and were joined in by a politically divided audience at the Jaipur Lit Fest.

Why 2017 will be critical for the advertising industry

Why 2017 will be critical for the advertising industry

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

Viveat Susan Pinto & Niraj Bhatt in conversation with Nirvik Singh, chairman and CEO, Grey Group.

Sports Shorts: Pele leaves hospital in France

Sports Shorts: Pele leaves hospital in France

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday.

Have you met a Bluffocrat?

Have you met a Bluffocrat?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2018

'If the school of bluffers includes those who get to the top not from deep knowledge but from delivering 'a clever quip or a leftfield surprise argument', then Modi is the undisputed Bluffocrat Emeritus,' says Sunil Sethi.

CT: A Sunday blockbuster on cards as India take on Pakistan

CT: A Sunday blockbuster on cards as India take on Pakistan

Rediff.com3 Jun 2017

One of the finest fast bowlers in current times, Mohammed Amir would be pitted against the talismanic Virat Kohli in what could turn out to be a battle primarily between India's vaunted batting line-up and against Pakistan's potent bowling attack.

BSP or SP: Who will benefit more from alliance?

BSP or SP: Who will benefit more from alliance?

Rediff.com28 Jan 2019

Statistics show the BSP has always gained from pre-poll alliances, reflecting in the party winning more seats in subsequent elections and largely retaining the vote share too. Virendra Singh Rawat reports.

Sports Shorts: Mourinho opens up about Manchester United job

Sports Shorts: Mourinho opens up about Manchester United job

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday

'Less chances of a Doklam happening now'

'Less chances of a Doklam happening now'

Rediff.com14 May 2018

'Even if such a thing happens, it will not prolong for many days like Doklam did.' 'That is because both the leaders do not want it.'

Mitra, the robot, steals the show from NaMo, Ivanka

Mitra, the robot, steals the show from NaMo, Ivanka

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

Ivanka spoke for a good 15 minutes, gracefully, looking straight at her audience, her face wreathed often in winning smiles. She is an articulate, striking, woman who charmed her audience.

Did Paris Hilton get the world's biggest engagement ring?

Did Paris Hilton get the world's biggest engagement ring?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2018

It's a $2 million, 20 carat diamond ring!

Facebook scandal: Machines shape your opinions

Facebook scandal: Machines shape your opinions

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

'Political parties can play up different ideological aspects to fit individual voters.' 'For example, a party may present itself as business-friendly to one individual while it could target another voter by harping on communal fears.'

'National lockdown could have been avoided'

'National lockdown could have been avoided'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

'Two days notice for the Janata Curfew.' 'Two-and-a-half days notice for lighting candles, but a mere four-hour notice for the lockdown without taking state governments into confidence.'

10 reasons why you should be watching John Oliver

10 reasons why you should be watching John Oliver

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

His epic public takedown of actor Dustin Hoffman is just the beginning.

Inclusion Rider: The reason why the world wants to know about Kalpana Kotagal

Inclusion Rider: The reason why the world wants to know about Kalpana Kotagal

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

Here's how she is linked to the most talked about Oscars speech of the year.

Attack on American University in Kabul leaves 12 dead

Attack on American University in Kabul leaves 12 dead

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

Afghan forces ended the assault after 10 hours of gunfire.